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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1920
Page
7
Basil M. Manly reports on widespread economic strain with potential stock slump later in the year and heavy tax and government borrowing pressures. He notes slackening trade, railroad inefficiencies, wage disputes, and rising dividends while calling for coordinated control of equipment and construction to curb waste.
Puget Sound Steamers operate daily from Colman Dock foot of Marion Street with sailings to Townsend and Port Townsend and other points. Tickets cost 1.00 round trip with freight daily for all points. schedules subject to change without notice and tickets sold between 3:30 am and 12:06 pm.
A detailed ledger of stalls at public markets lists fruit and dairy items, canned goods, and meats with prices. Items include Carnation milk, fresh salmon, Yakima Gem potatoes, eggs and butter, dried fruits, and various canned vegetables. The listing notes stall numbers and prices, reflecting routine marketplace activity.
Seattle tides listed for Monday May 31 and Tuesday June 1 show high and low tides with times and height readings. First high at 2 50 am reaching 16 04 ft, first low at 4 0 something ft, second high at 5 32 pm at 11 0 ft, second low at 10 37 pm at 648 ft.
London may 31. Following the war there is a rush for knowledge in medical colleges. Many students who began study before the war are returning to school and a big increase in new entrants is noted especially among women.
Market list shows prices for fruits vegetables and dairy. Items include cantaloupe 7.00 10.00 per crate, strawberries 50 700 per crate, grapes fruit prices per crate, lemons oranges walnuts pecans dairy items like butter creamery products and cheese with varied prices, and meat prices from shippers. Prices are listed for multiple regional origins including Kent, Washington Wisconsin and Virginia.
Seaport listings show multiple arrivals including Str Oridene Maru from Yokohama and Kobe at 3 am May and Admiral Farrakut from San Diego at 4 pm. Other incoming vessels include Mukilteo from San Francisco and Prince Rupert from Prince Rupert via ports. Departures note Admiral Farragut bound for Tacoma at 4 am May 30 and Admiral Redman heading to Southeastern Ruskan ports at noon.
London readers note Admiral Sir Percy Scott displays humorous shirts with white bodies and striped sleeves. He quips they help him avoid misplacing them in the laundry.
Mary Warren marries The Sagebrusher, a union framed around a matrimonial act. The event signals a union shaped by propriety and social expectations in the era.
M. A. Armstrong of 200% W 56th I reported to police that she struck Charles Steinman and his daughter Gladys 9 of 3919 Fourth Ave N KB while driving near Leary Ave and Sixth Ave N W late Sunday night. Both victims escaped serious injury.
A twelve year old, Paul Kaiser, was struck crossing Rai nier avenue and Orcas street at about 5 45 last night. Orlo W. Brown of 10426 66th avenue South, the driver, said he honked for the crossing and that the boy ran in front of him. The boy was not seriously injured.
The Republican National Committee ruled on the first delegation contests at Chicago, upholding J. B. Atkinson of Georgia and Alternate J. M. Atkinson as uninstructed delegates. The Wood forces W. H. L. Mixon and Alternate J. B. Martin were rejected for late notices and lack of representation. 137 cases expected, proceedings opened by Will Hays.
Building trade men are set to strike Tuesday as the Building Trade council announces the action. About 6 000 workers will be called off city jobs as unions seek abolition of the open shop. The strike follows mediation by Mayor Caldwell that failed three weeks ago. The master builders say they expect no general tieup.
The University of Washington will hold graduation exercises for its largest class on June 19 21. This 375 member cohort represents the biggest graduating group in the university’s history and will complete their college education this term.
Republican leaders in the House plan to pass a bill raising postal employees wages by about 20 percent before the June 6 recess. The measure follows a joint commission report on reclassification and seeks approval under a two thirds rule.
London reports undefended divorce petitions in term number 1,248, up from 292 a year ago, reflecting a sharp rise in proceedings in Britain.
Misa Elizabeth Wilson, while in a dentist chair, swallowed a small pair of forceps that slipped from the dentist's hand during coughing. Doctors say an operation will be required.
Paris reports plan to issue 8,000,000 notes of 60 centimes at ten cents due to a silver shortage. Mrs. M. A. Green of 1819 Lake View Bird drove to Auburn Sunday returning home she lost a diamond bracelet and satin pumps after abandoning her car. Police filed a report.
A Seattle writer urges drug addicts to quit and warns peddlers, hotels, and landlords about Harrison Act penalties. He reports failed dope markets, cites Billy Wong’s arrest, and says federal authorities will press charges, aiming to publicize enforcement and spur action.
Monte Carter scours Seattle for 100 clowns for a June 12 Elks picnic at Woodland Park. About 50 000 boys expected with Althea amusement, a brief program, and large food quantities to feed the crowd as the Elks promote American spirit.
George Grant, deputy county clerk, and Captains L. Smith son of County Commissioner Lou Smith, vied for the Republican nomination for county clerk on Monday.
Conservation of gasoline is urged on motorists by the Seattle Motor Car Dealers association Monday due to a shortage that has led to rationing in other Coast cities. Perpetual permit for Skagit river project received by Corporation Counsel Walter F. Meier from E. Mere dith. Hill Syrup Co. buys Boyd building Westlake Ave and Ward St for 50000. Mausoleum in Washells cemetery nearing completion with 800 crypts.
The United States district court began a constitutional review of the jitney regulating ordinance with Judge Wm. B. Gilbert of the Ninth Circuit joining Federal Judges Jeremiah Neterer and Edward Cushman. Attorney W. R. Crawford for jitney interests sought intervention, claiming damage to property value and time loss from a jitney line two blocks away. The city’s case will be led by City Attorney George A. Meagher and assistants Nelson Hartson and Charles Danworth, as proceedings consider a claim that the measure targets jitneys to curb their profits for city coffers. Decoration Day ruling discussed.
Elsie L Benedict, noted tutor and author, lectures Tuesday evening at the Masonic temple opening a week of free talks on reading people on sight. She asserts one can judge tendencies and characteristics by appearance. Lincoln Benedict introduces the event and frames the series.
In Monongahela Pennsylvania the homes of 50 families in a Gal mining town were swept by flames today. The blaze ripped through the area caused by a cigar and destroyed property valued at about $100,000. Local authorities and residents mobilized to contain the fire and assess damages.
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